Tag Archives: JANOME APPLIQUE

PROJECT IDEA: ART QUILTED TOTE BAG

Posted on May 8, 2019 by

I was most fortunate to be able to attend a hands-on class with quilt artist and teacher, Gloria Loughman from Australia in 2018. I already owned 3 of her books, had attended a lecture she presented at a local Quilt … Continue reading →

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APPLIQUE AS A SPEED SEW TECHNIQUE

Posted on April 9, 2018 by

Traditionally, applique was a hand sewing technique.  This was delicate work in which the applique was most valued when you could not see the tiny edge stitches that held the design to the background fabric. Today, many applique designs are … Continue reading →

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WHOLE CLOTH QUILTS WITH APPLIQUE…..and more.

Posted on October 16, 2017 by

Applique can be free form or follow a specific pattern layout.  Appliques can be adhered to the background by many methods.  Traditionally applique was a hand stitching technique that was deemed perfect when you could not see the stitches on … Continue reading →

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Why do you sew?

Posted on March 10, 2017 by

I know I’ve explored this topic before but it’s a question I find I ask a lot, both myself and of others. Why do you sew? What motivates you to create out of fabric and thread? Are you practical and sew … Continue reading →

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LOVE IS IN THE AIR………..

Posted on February 14, 2017 by

Gotta tell you something humourous…….So, this morning I wished him Happy Valentine’s Day. His reply was “Oh, is that what it is today?” I just laughed.  In all fairness, he had only just woken up and had not yet drunk … Continue reading →

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DIGITIZING AND EMBROIDERY OF APPLIQUE ALPHABETS – THE EASY ARTISTIC SIMPLE CUT WAY

Posted on August 5, 2016 by

We have many people asking us for step-by-step instructions of how to do certain techniques. Here is an exercise for making an applique of a word which can be applied to any number of projects – in this case we … Continue reading →

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SNEAK PEEK AT WHAT IS CURRENTLY BEING QUILTED……

Posted on January 29, 2016 by

We have some exciting things coming…….new products, new samples, new quilting, new fun! I can’t show the completed samples yet because…..well,  they are still UFO’s…….but I thought I’d give you a few teasers. See you at a Show or Dealer store … Continue reading →

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INTERNATIONAL EDUCATORS SHARE THEIR PROJECTS & SAMPLES

Posted on July 17, 2015 by

I recently traveled to Japan for our International Educators Conference at our factory and Head Office in Tokyo. It was wonderful to meet up with other Janome Educators from all around the world: Japan; The United Kingdom; America; Australia; Brazil; Germany; … Continue reading →

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QUILT CANADA 2015 HELD IN LETHBRIDGE, ALBERTA

Posted on July 6, 2015 by

Five Janome staff recently attended Quilt Canada 2015 – Blown Away – in Lethbridge Alberta. We had our usual booth in the Merchant Mall together with Lethbridge Sewing Center this time. In addition, as one of the major sponsors of … Continue reading →

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SPOTLIGHT ON SASKATOON DEALER: THE SEWING MACHINE STORE

Posted on July 2, 2015 by

I recently visited The Sewing Machine Store in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. The customers were invited to attend either a Master class on their top of the line Janome MC12000 or MC15000 or one of 2 sessions where they test drove several … Continue reading →

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